Bamberg
Bamberg
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The city of Bamberg is quintessentially "German" in its appearance and vibe, but also undeniably international. Charming Romanesque and Baroque-style buildings stand alongside modern edifices, while German tourists walk the narrow streets of the old town (over 1000 yrs old!) within earshot of Czech, Italian, Korean, and English. How so? Because this UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Oktoberfests and utterly picturesque Old City Hall is also an educational hub: students at the University of Bamberg comprise a community numbering more than 12,000, 14% of which are international, representing over 100 countries.
Holy Cross students who choose UniBamberg as their study abroad destination will find themselves in a charmingly, remarkably different kind of environment: university buildings are woven into the fabric of the city, as opposed to gathered and centralized on one definable campus. Yes, this "urban" topography hails back to the school's founding in 1647 and the ways in which it has grown in size and prestige over the centuries.
What's it like to live and study in Bamberg?
What's it like to live and study in Bamberg?
UniBamberg's international profile
UniBamberg's international profile
2025-26 PROGRAM DATES
2025-26 PROGRAM DATES
Fall 2025 ("Winter Semester")
Program Welcome: mid-Sept
Intensive language course: mid-Sept - early Oct
UniBamberg Orientation: early Oct
Term begins: mid Oct
Holiday break: approx Dec 20 - early Jan, 2026
Exam period: mid March
Spring 2026 ("Summer Semester")
Mid April - late July
All study abroad students must plan to stay until the end of the exam period, as they cannot arrange to take exams at a time other than the one assigned for the class. See the Student Contract for the policy.
Getting There
Getting There
You will purchase a flight to Germany (Frankfurt or Munich are good options) from your 'home' airport. Once you land, you will be greeted by on-site staff and accompanied to Bamberg to settle in.
Discover Bamberg
Discover Bamberg
Bamberg is a vibrant student, tourist, and resident-filled provincial city in Bavaria, located in southern Germany. Despite its intimate feel, Bamberg has a strong international profile and as such will appeal to students of all interests and backgrounds.
There is so much history and recreation to explore in this river-bound city! Its 15th-century pharmacy is still in use. Fifteen local breweries make superb beer and soft drinks. There is also Hain Park, the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, and the city's stellar basketball team. The famous Christmas markets represent Germany at its most authentic, as does Oktoberfest.
HC students at Bamberg can expect lots of walking in and about the city, while relying on Bamberg's excellent bus system to transport them further afield and to the train station (bahnhof). You'll want to explore the city and its environs, making the most of your extraordinary surroundings and opportunities, before racing to explore elsewhere in Germany, and Europe...
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